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The Anatomy of Story

by John Truby

Recommended in 4 interviews and reading lists

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  1. Books to Help You Write Your First BookReading list
    The Anatomy of Story by John Truby is a great book for writers who are looking to improve their writing. Truby is a well-known writing coach and has taught many famous writers, including J.K. Rowling and Quentin Tarantino.
  2. Christina McDonaldInterview
    I have two I’d require. Apart from these, I’d say make sure to read a lot of various authors within your chosen genre so you know what beats to hit for your genre. My two are: The Anatomy of Story by John Truby and Save The Cat! Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody. They both give a really good idea of how story structure…
  3. Katie McGarryInterview
    To learn about the craft of writing, I would recommend The Anatomy of Story by John Truby. For storytelling and writing emotion, I would recommend The Stand by Stephen King and Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys.
  4. Michael KutscheInterview

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